Budget 2026: What John Healey's First Budget Means for Household Money
From a £100 energy payment to the quiet handover of business rates revenue to mayors, here is what John Healey's first Budget actually changes for UK households.
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The Final Bill, Not the Hourly Rate: How to Budget for Home Repairs
Why the hourly rate a tradesperson quotes tells you almost nothing about the bill you will eventually pay, and what to pin down in writing before the work starts.
Diesel at £2 a Litre: What Is Driving Record Pump Prices in the UK
UK diesel has passed £2 a litre for the first time, and the reasons go well beyond the oil price: here is what is really driving record pump costs and who pays for them.
Borrowing Overshoot Puts the Squeeze on Healey's First Budget: What It Means for Your Money
August borrowing came in £3.5bn above forecast with debt interest at its highest August level since 1997, leaving the chancellor with a narrower set of options before the October Budget and households with plenty to think about.
Petrol and Diesel Push UK Inflation Higher: What It Means for Your Budget
UK inflation has climbed to 3.1% as petrol, diesel and energy costs surge, and economists warn the peak may still be months away.